Julie Shetler

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“Theodore’s Books” by Julie Shetler

Submitted to Contest #176

Whenever my humble shop door opens, it’s time for my scintillating performance.  A homely bell welcomes my guest. It chimes on its own accord, untouched by the door. Snow waltzes in the open entryway, for just a moment, before a short girl emerges. She’s breathless from the cold. I crouch back into the shadows. Behind a looming bookcase I surrender to licking back a few strands of frizzy hair on my paws. There’s no need to alarm my visitor straight away. Let her browse.  A ruby scarf is tangled around her face. She unwraps it, ...

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